Tube Cutting Jig

I needed a way to cut thin walled brass tubing - and was unhappy with the results I was getting from a hobby miter box. Jewelry supply stores sell hand-held cutting jigs, but they typically only handle up to 1/4" diameter tubing, more expensive jigs will do 1/2".

This jig has the benefit of holding a long piece of tubing rigidly while it is cut, and I was able to get perpendicular-enough cuts for my use. To get absolutely perfect cuts, you might need to use a dedicated miniature chop saw.